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Good / Love

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snuggle - To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position

Billy loved his dog, and would often snuggle with him in bed.

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Good / Busy

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whisk - To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly

After the size of the crowd presented a danger to the prime minister, a police officer whisked him to safety.

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Good / Flexible

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optimize - To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Since it hadn't rained for 6 months, and the reservoir levels were low, the mayor made a plan to optimize the people's use of water.

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Good / Love

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dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.

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cherish - To protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

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Good / Flexible

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juggle - To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

It wasn't easy for Beth to juggle working at her job from home and taking care of her kids when they came home from school.

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Good / Friendly

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broach - To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.

He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.

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Good / Exciting

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revel - To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

Elmore and his friends reveled in his purchase of a new house by throwing a party.

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Good / Successful

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excel - To surpass others in achievement or ability within a particular field.

She excels in mathematics and often helps her classmates.

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Good / Flexible

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swivel - Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel

Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.

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Good / New

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revamp - To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Every year, Apple revamps its iPhone line with a new model that has different features.

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Good / Friendly

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mollify - To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset

Bret had to think quickly how to mollify the hungry lion facing him after it had escaped from its cage at the zoo.